Client Executive, Global Enterprise UK

Gartner; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading global technology consultancy in London is seeking a Client Executive to manage and drive strategy for major accounts in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of consultative sales experience, proven success in managing C-level relationships, and a comprehensive understanding of the technology industry. This role offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of consultative sales experience in high technology.
• Ability to manage C-level relationships.
• Strong intellect, drive, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategy for large, strategic accounts.
• Establish and maintain executive relationships.
• Account management focused on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Consultative sales experience

Relationship management

Sales acumen

Excellent presentation skills

Industry knowledge in technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s or advanced degree a plus

Job description

About the role

Client Executive - Global Enterprise – Global Tech Sales. Working alongside, and reporting into, the Client Director, the Client Executive will be responsible for setting, directing, and executing the strategy for one specific Client Account within the manufacturing, defence, energy or automotive sector. Some accounts are among the largest within Gartner’s Global Enterprise team, and are of substantial strategic and revenue-generating importance. The CE is responsible for continuing to build C-Level engagement and drive new business within the account.

What you’ll do

• Direct strategy for large, strategic accounts including driving and coordinating executed selling and relationship activities
• Understand the client’s business strategy, drivers, goals and initiatives and translate these into Gartner selling opportunities
• Establish and maintain executive relationships with clients to become the trusted advisor
• Account management with the aim of increased customer satisfaction, retention and account growth
• Quota responsibility aligned to a specific strategic account
• Mastery and consistent execution of Gartner’s internal sales methodology
• Proficient in large account planning and territory management
• Manage forecast accuracy on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
• Maintain competitive knowledge and focus
• Fiscal responsibility with regards to expense management
• In-depth knowledge of Gartner’s products and services

What you’ll need

• 10-15 years external experience with proven success in consultative sales, preferably in high technology (services, software or hardware)
• Ability to prospect and manage C-level and senior-level relationships within large multi-national companies
• Strong demonstration of intellect, drive, executive presence and sales acumen
• Proven experience building excellent client relationships, offering value-added, insightful and strategic insight into their business
• Proven ability to understand enterprise-wide issues and to structure innovative, integrated solutions that provide IT decision support to global companies
• Comprehensive understanding of technology buying centers
• Extensive and relevant industry knowledge, specific to vertical markets per territory
• Strong computer proficiency
• Excellent written and oral/presentation skills
• Ability to develop and conduct effective presentations with contract decision makers (C-level)
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of the sales process from prospecting to close
• Language requirements as determined by territory needs
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Master’s or advanced degree a plus

What you will get

• Competitive salary, generous paid time off policy, Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), charity match program, and more
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that embraces diversity
• Professional development and unlimited growth opportunities

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What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when productive and collaborating in a vibrant, purposeful, engaging and inspiring community. Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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